Ashok and Foxcroft earn maiden call ups: Two potential debutants in their early twenties have been called up to the BLACKCAPS for next month’s T20 tours of the UAE and England, alongside returning pace-bowling star Kyle Jamieson.

Ashok and Foxcroft earn maiden call ups :-

Otago Volts batting all-rounder Dean Foxcroft and 20-year-old Auckland Aces leg-spinner Adi Ashok have earned their maiden call-ups off the back of representing New Zealand A and impressive domestic form, while Jamieson is set to return to international cricket more than a year after sustaining a serious back injury in England last June.

Dean Foxcroft Born in South Africa :-

Born in South Africa, Foxcroft moved to New Zealand in 2016 and is a newly qualified player for the BLACKCAPS, having recently received eligibility approval from the ICC under its “exceptional circumstances” criteria.

Ashok, a former New Zealand U19 rep, was a consistent performer for the Aces in the Super Smash, claiming seven wickets and producing match-turning spells.

Jamieson undergo surgery in February :-

Jamieson’s return is major milestone for the ICC World Test Championship 2021 Player of the Final, who was forced to undergo surgery in February after a stress-fracture was discovered in his back ahead of the home Test series against England.

The three players have been included in a somewhat fresh looking 15-strong squad for the three T20Is in Dubai on August 17, 19 and 20.

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BLACKCAPS T20 Squad for UAE and England :-

  • Tim Southee (c)
  • Finn Allen (Eng)
  • Adi Ashok (UAE)
  • Chad Bowes (UAE)
  • Mark Chapman
  • Dane Cleaver (UAE)
  • Devon Conway (Eng)
  • Lockie Ferguson
  • Dean Foxcroft (UAE)
  • Matt Henry (Eng)
  • Kyle Jamieson
  • Cole McConchie (UAE)
  • Adam Milne (Eng)
  • Daryl Mitchell (Eng)
  • Jimmy Neesham
  • Glenn Phillips (Eng)
  • Rachin Ravindra
  • Mitchell Santner
  • Tim Seifert
  • Henry Shipley (UAE)
  • Ish Sodhi (Eng)
  • Will Young (UAE)

New Zealand Cricket: Important points to know about :-

  • *The players selected for the UAE series only will also travel to England for the T20 warm-ups.
  • Kane Williamson (knee) and Michael Bracewell (achilles) not considered for selection due to injury.
  • The BLACKCAPS will hold a training camp next Wednesday through to Friday (July 26-28) in Mount Maunganui for those players in the country.
  • The T20 squad will depart for the UAE on Saturday August 12.

BLACKCAPS T20 Tour Schedule :-

  • August 17 – 1st T20I v UAE – Dubai
  • Aug 19 – 2nd T20I v UAE – Dubai
  • Aug 20 – 3rd T20I v UAE – Dubai
  • August 25 – warm-up T20 – Worcester
  • Aug 27 – warm-up T20 – Bristol
  • Aug 30 – 1st T20I v England – Durham
  • September 1 – 2nd T20I v England – Manchester
  • Sept 3 – 3rd T20I v England – Birmingham
  • Sept 5 – 4th T20I v England – Nottingham